Deadlines set for proxy and postal votes ahead of Lincoln elections

City of Lincoln Council has reminded residents away for elections in May and June this year to apply for a proxy or postal vote.

Elections for all 33 seats at the city council, plus the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner, will take place on Thursday, May 5.

The EU referendum will take place over a month later, on Thursday, June 23.

Following the announcement of the EU referendum to take place on Thursday, June 23, Lincoln residents who are going to be away are reminded they will need to apply for a proxy or postal vote.

Steve Swain, Principal Democratic Officer at the city council, said: “There is understandably a lot of talk about the EU referendum at the moment and we would encourage people to plan ahead to make sure they can cast their vote.

“We would also like to take this opportunity to remind residents there are two elections taking place on Thursday, May 5.

“All 33 seats at the city council are up for election, so residents will be able to vote for three candidates in their ward.

“In addition, voting for the new Police and Crime Commissioner will take place on the same day. Here residents will be asked to mark a first and second choice on their ballot paper.”